Hi Mom of 3 boys...welcome to OCF. I promise you have found an awesome support system here.

You may want to call your NP and talk about any medications you take. I know when I have surgery I get a list of medications that is rather long and you only mentioned ibuprofen. I think their main concern is anything that thins the blood but you would be surprised what actually does that. It can't hurt to check....it wouldd stink to get there and have to reschedule.

As far as anethesia, everyone is different. They give you so many drugs but I think the most common main drug is propofol. Some hospitals will give you something to calm the nerves while your in pre-op (a cocktail they call it at my hospital) through the IV. It totally calms you down on the way to the OR. Just try to realx as much as you can..I found the nurses in pre-op, the anethesiologists (sp?) and the nurses in the OR and very kind people. They do everything you can to make you feel at ease.

It sounds like you have a good support system which is important. I know it's hard....but try to not be supermom. Let people help you because you will need it. I have an 8 month old and had a procedure in May. I was in a lot of pain and all I wanted to do was sleep. My father in law came to our every day in the morning before Nicholas got up and stayed until my husband got home from work. It was great because I was still with him but I could go to sleep when I wanted to which is huge. You will need to rest to take care of yourself for them. Having cancer is hard enough....when you add kids to the mix it even harder.

Finally...I would talk to someone before surgery about pain management. I was diagnosed in 2007...I've had 4 surgeries...multiple biopsies and participated in 1 study. All very painful and I just met someone who does pain management. I sure wish I had met her before!! So, ask if there is anyone that does that at the hospital you go to.

Good luck and I look forward to supporting you through your journey.